PlainZIP

Somerville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35670

Morgan County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,676
29/sq mi
$51,864
Median income
$205,400
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Somerville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35670 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35670 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama, home to 7,676 residents across 263.8 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35670 reports a modest median household income of $51,864 (15% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,127. The poverty rate is 31.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $205,400 (16% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $781.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morgan County, so 35670 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Top industries in ZIP 35670

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35670.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35670, Somerville, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,676

Population

263.8

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35670?

39.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,864

Median Household Income

-15% vs state ZIP avg

$33,127

Per Capita Income

31.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,664

Total Housing Units

3,024

Occupied Units

640

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$205,400

Median Home Value

+16% vs state ZIP avg

$781

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35670 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 138
2021 +11.6% 155
2022 +15.6% 179
2023 +16.6% 208
2024 -0.2% 208

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 35670, employing approximately 401 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,627,000.

81

Businesses

401

Employees

$16.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 22.2%
Retail trade 16 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.9%
Wholesale trade 3 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.7%
Information 3 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35670 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35670 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35670 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35670 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35775 Valhermoso Springs, AL 636 6.1 mi
35621 Eva, AL 2,852 7.7 mi
35754 Laceys Spring, AL 5,362 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morgan County

35601 standard
Decatur, AL
Pop: 34,434
35603 standard
Decatur, AL
Pop: 30,545
35640 standard
Hartselle, AL
Pop: 24,267
35622 standard
Falkville, AL
Pop: 7,388
35754 standard
Laceys Spring, AL
Pop: 5,362
35619 standard
Danville, AL
Pop: 5,135

Related Areas

Morgan County Somerville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35670 in? ▼
ZIP code 35670 (Somerville) is located in Morgan County, Alabama. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35670? ▼
ZIP code 35670 in Somerville, AL has a population of 7,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35670? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35670 is $51,864, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35670? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35670 is $205,400, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35670? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35670 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35670? ▼
ZIP code 35670 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 401 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35670? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35670 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35670? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35670 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35670? ▼
In ZIP code 35670, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35670? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35670 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35670? ▼
In ZIP code 35670, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35670? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35670 is 31.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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